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Aleah Speranza

Delray Beach,FL

Summary

Business-oriented professional with 10+ years experience in sales and customer service within the interior design and apparel merchandising industries.


Conscientious leader

Entrepreneurial spirit

Forward-thinking approach to sales and customer service

Empathic Listener

Stellar remote communication skills

Executes innovative ways of capturing customer input to upgrade products and generate world-class results.



Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Outside Sales Representative

Ox Floors Of South Florida
2022.06 - 2023.01
  • Responsible for using consultative sales methodology to sell customers the proper product that fits their needs.
  • Develop a rapport and conversation with the customer to facilitate one visit close within an approximate hour time frame.
  • Leverage industry leading product samples, support, and technology to assist in closing the sale
  • Commitment to an outstanding customer service experience from beginning to end
  • Liaise with marketing department/appointment setters to improve one-call-close ratio for sales team

Sales Consultant, Interior Design

Concept II Premier Kitchen + Bath
2019.08 - 2021.06
  • Write and present detailed project proposals and estimates for interior renovation projects and products ranging from $5k to $150k.
  • Create sales tools to improve efficiency of sales processes including: sample creation, lookbook template, logo and marketing concepts to create cohesive brand recognition across all sales and marketing materials.
  • Liaise with installation teams to provide recommendations for product improvement and customer experience
  • Develop and implement systems of organization for incoming leads, appointment confirmation, follow ups.
  • Manage commercial accounts/repeat business by providing stellar customer service before, during and post-sale.

Remote Sales Specialist

The RTA Store
2018.02 - 2019.02
  • Boosted lead conversion, turning 35% of leads into sales, expanding sales volume, and increasing the company’s profit margin.
  • Produced one million dollars in cabinet sales in the first year of employment via only email and telephone communication.
  • Consistent upselling performer, frequently hand-picked to participate in company-wide sales competitions on related products.
  • Contacted and cultivated relations with established and potential clients for order requisition via telephone interactions.
  • Liaised for 6 cabinet manufacturers, relaying product offerings, facilitating layouts, and servicing 40+ clients monthly.
  • Produced over 600 high quality 3D kitchen and bathroom renderings and detail proposals using the 20/20 CAD Software.

Owner/Operator

The Hoodie Shop
2010.08 - 2014.03
  • Formulated business and operational processes to streamline work activities and support the efficient achievement of company goals.
  • Conceptualized the clubhouse interior decor which received extensive press and celebrity attention
  • Managed high-impact creative projects from conception to fruition, including marketing and promotional content for social media/digital campaigns, event coordination and publicity activities
  • Successfully led a team of (3) Graphic Artists and (2) Social Media Assistants, resulting in a substantial increase in web presence.
  • Oversaw: retail and e-commerce employees, merchandise management, purchasing and inventory control for 50+ brands
  • Planned and executed multiple events including pop up shops, corporate media events, record release parties, and magazine launch affairs to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth.

Featured In:

  • Daily Candy’s “Best New Boutiques of 2012”, NY Mag’s “Best of New York 2013”, and “Best FNO Parties in NYC 2012” by Racked.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
05.2005

Skills

  • Brand Awareness Development
  • Revenue and Profit Maximization
  • Business Development
  • Strategic Account Development
  • Client Account Management
  • Consultative Sales Approach
  • B2B Sales
  • Customer-Focused Service

Timeline

Outside Sales Representative

Ox Floors Of South Florida
2022.06 - 2023.01

Sales Consultant, Interior Design

Concept II Premier Kitchen + Bath
2019.08 - 2021.06

Remote Sales Specialist

The RTA Store
2018.02 - 2019.02

Owner/Operator

The Hoodie Shop
2010.08 - 2014.03

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising

Fashion Institute of Technology
Aleah Speranza